importance of breastfeeding and implications in nursing.pptx

explains the methods, techniques and importance of breastfeeding

1. BREAST FEEDING Prof. Dr. Muhsinath. A. R

2. DEFINITION OF BREASTFEEDING Breastfeeding is the feeding of an infant or young child with breast milk directly from female human breasts (i.e., via lactation) not from a baby bottle or other container .

3. The Prolactin Reflex (Long arrow) Nerve impulses from sucking go to brain (Short arrow) The pituitary gland releases prolactin into the blood (Breast) This causes the alveolar cells to secrete milk and swells the alveoli The Milk Ejection Reflex (Long arrow) Nerve impulses from sucking go to the brain (Short arow) The pituitary gland releases oxytocin into the bloodstream (Breast) This causes muscles around the alveoli in the breast to squeez milk to the nipple The milk ejection reflex

4. HOW BREAST MILK IS PRODUCED The let-down reflex How body responds to baby’s suckling: Infant suckling stimulates the nerve endings in the nipple and areola, which signal the pituitary gland in the brain to release two hormones, prolactin and oxytocin. How Breast Responds to Baby’s Suckling: Prolactin causes alveoli to take nutrients (proteins, sugars) from blood supply and turn them into breast milk. Oxytocin causes the cells around the alveoli to contract and eject milk down the milk ducts. This passing of the milk down the ducts is called the “let-down” (milk ejection) reflex.

5. C ON ’ T… Let-down is experienced in numerous ways including: Infant begins to actively suck and swallow. Milk may drip from the opposite breast. Mother may feel a tingling or a full sensation (after the first week of nursing) in breasts or uterine cramping. May feel thirsty.

6. 10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding Have a written breastfeeding policy that is routinely communicated to all health care staff. Train all health care staff in skills necessary to implement this policy. Inform all pregnant women about the benefits and management of breastfeeding. Help mothers initiate breastfeeding within half an hour of birth. Show mothers how to breastfeed, and how to maintain lactation even if they should be separated from their infants .

7. C ONT… Give newborn infants no food or drink other than breast milk, unless medically indicated. Practise rooming-in - that is, allow mothers and infants to remain together - 24 hours a day. Encourage breastfeeding on demand. Give no artificial teats or pacifiers (also called dummies or soothers) to breastfeeding infants. Foster the establishment of breastfeeding support groups and refer mothers to them on discharge from the hospital or clinic .

8. BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING TO MOTHER This promotes mother and child bonding. It prevens uterine bleeding in the mother after delivery. This is a natural form of Family Planning. This reduces the risks of breast and ovarian cancer in the mother. This saves time and precious expenses need not be used for buying milk powder and health care.

9. BENEFITS BREASTFEEDING FOR BABY This provides the best possible nutrion to the young child. It reduces the incidence of coughs and colds,ear infections,bronchitis,pneumonia,meningitis and diarrhoea through its protective factors. It protects the child from colic,asthma,eczema, nose and food allergies. It is essential for the optimal physical,emotional and mental development of the child.Breastfed child are also smarter.

10. CONTRAINDICATION TO BREASTFEEDING Active /untreated TB Mom takes radioactive compound(cancer for chemo) Mom take illegal drug HIV infection

11. THE PROPER WAY TO BREASTFEED Stimulate the baby mouth to open by touching the nipple. Let the baby open the mouth wider. Bring the baby near to the breast Latch the baby to the breast

12. PROPER LATCH-ON Baby open the mouth wider. The chin touching the breast The chick looked flatulent. The lip are flanged out. The breast looked full and round Can hear the sound suck and swallow The nipple looked long and round after breastfeed .

13. POSITIONING OF BREASTFEEDING

14. Side lying position

15. Football hold position

16. Cradle hold position

17. Cross cradle hold position

18. Saddle Hold

19. Twin Football Hold

20. COMPLICATION Breast Pain Biting Too much milk Mastitis Breast abscess Breast engorgement Sore nipple

21. C ON T ’ Sore, Cracked Nipples The causes of sore and/or cracked nipples includes : Improper latching on by the baby Thrush Dry skin Dermatitis Biting

22. NUTRITION WHILE BREASTFEEDING: Eat a well-balanced, varied diet Breastfeeding mothers burn 500+ calories daily Check with doctor about taking a multivitamin with iron Drink eight glasses of fluid (eight ounces each) daily Avoid or limit caffeinated drinks to one to two cups daily Avoid alcohol or limit to one serving (six ounces of wine or 12 ounces of beer) on a special occasion

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